About Joseph Thompson
Lived 1867 – 1941 (aged 73). Joseph Thompson was a Canadian politician.
Joseph Elijah Thompson (July 19, 1867
This was the period of the Ontario Liberal Conservative Party's rule under Howard Ferguson.
Thompson was born in Toronto, the son of Joseph Thompson,
After he left politics in 1929, he was named registrar for the Toronto surrogate court. Thompson lost this appointment in 1934 and returned to the insurance business. In 1939, he ran unsuccessfully for a seat on Toronto city council. He died in Toronto two years later.
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Who was Joseph Thompson?
Canadian politician
When was Joseph Thompson born?
Joseph Thompson was born on 19 July 1867 in Toronto.
When did Joseph Thompson die?
Joseph Thompson died on 16 March 1941.
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Joseph Thompson was a politician.
What nationality was Joseph Thompson?
Joseph Thompson was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joseph Thompson. https://biography.guide/joseph-thompson-politician/
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